EXEO Group has been granted a patent for a vehicle disc brake that prevents incorrect installation of friction pads. The brake includes incorrect installation-preventing parts, such as recesses and protrusions, that ensure the tabs on the friction pads align properly with the pad guide grooves on the caliper body. If installed incorrectly, the parts will bump into each other, preventing the incorrect installation. GlobalData’s report on EXEO Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Incorrect installation prevention mechanism for vehicle disc brake
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11668358B2) describes a new design for a vehicle disc brake that aims to prevent incorrect installation of friction pads. The brake includes a caliper body with a cylinder hole that faces the disc rotor, as well as a pair of friction pads on either side of the rotor. These pads have tabs on their back plates, which allow them to move in the axial direction of the disc. The pads are supported by pad guide grooves in the caliper body.
To address the issue of incorrect installation, the patent introduces an incorrect installation preventing part. This part is designed to prevent the friction pads from being installed in the wrong orientation, which could lead to malfunction or reduced braking performance. The incorrect installation preventing part consists of a caliper side recess or protrusion in the pad guide grooves, as well as a corresponding tab side protrusion or recess on the tabs.
When the friction pads are installed incorrectly, either the caliper side protrusion will bump against the tabs or the tab side protrusion will bump against the pad guide grooves. This physical interaction serves as a clear indication that the pads are not properly installed, prompting the installer to correct the orientation before finalizing the installation.
This new design addresses a common issue in the installation of vehicle disc brakes, ensuring that the friction pads are correctly positioned for optimal braking performance. By providing a simple and effective mechanism to prevent incorrect installation, this patented technology can potentially improve the safety and reliability of disc brakes in vehicles.
It is important to note that the media summary is based solely on the information provided in the claims of the granted patent. Further details and technical specifications may be available in the full patent documentation.
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